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June 7, 1966

Primary Election

Superintendent of Public Instruction
Willard Harper Nonpartisan 12.7% Loss
Charlotte Kay Motter Nonpartisan 6.6% Loss
Max Rafferty Nonpartisan 68.5% Win
Ashley Simms Nonpartisan 12.2% Loss
 

Special Election

Special Election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Congressman John F. Baldwin Jr. (CD-14).

CD-14
Leo Antonio Costa Democratic 4.3% Loss
Dooris G. "Duke" Johnston Republican 1.6% Loss
Frank J. Newman Republican 31.2% Loss
John A. Richardson Republican 10.5% Loss
Jerome Waldie Democratic 51.2% Win
Tallak B. Wralstad Republican 1.2% Loss